Stark's Plumbing and Heating

What Stark's Plumbing and Heating does

Stark's Plumbing and Heating Services, Inc. is a family-owned and operated mechanical contractor headquartered in Bryan, Ohio, founded in 1971 and led by President and Owner Shawn Stark. The company delivers residential and commercial plumbing, heating, and HVAC services across northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana, holding contractor licenses in both states (Ohio License 32360 and Indiana License PC 11600008). Its service area spans Williams, Defiance, Paulding, and Henry counties in Ohio and DeKalb and Steuben counties in Indiana, with 24-hour emergency dispatch available 365 days a year.

The service portfolio covers plumbing (faucet and toilet repair, water heater and softener installation, new construction and remodeling plumbing, and commercial backflow testing) and HVAC (installation, maintenance, and repair of forced air systems, geothermal, boilers, ductless mini-splits, VRF systems, chillers, and rooftop units). Stark's is a dealer and installer for major OEM brands including Lennox (heating/cooling and indoor air quality), Lochinvar (boilers), WaterFurnace (geothermal), Fujitsu and Mitsubishi (ductless), and Rinnai, AO Smith, and American Water Heaters (water heaters). It also sells smart/Wi-Fi thermostats, UV germicidal lights, energy recovery ventilators, humidifiers, and advanced filtration as add-on modules.

The business operates on a direct-to-customer, sales-led model with quote-based pricing, free estimates, and 24/7/365 emergency availability. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment installations, transactional service and repair work, recurring preventative maintenance agreements (priority scheduling and service discounts), and recurring annual backflow testing for commercial accounts. Customers reach the company via a toll-free line (1-800-329-4040), website forms, or walk-in requests at the Bryan headquarters. Larger HVAC purchases can be financed through a partnership with Service Finance. The management team includes dedicated commercial and residential sales, engineering/operations, and service management functions.

Name

Stark's Plumbing and Heating

Legal name

Stark's Plumbing and Heating Services, Inc.

Website

https://starksphs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stark's Plumbing and Heating Services is a family-owned mechanical contractor founded in 1971 in Bryan, Ohio, providing residential and commercial plumbing, HVAC, and indoor air quality services across northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana. It operates 24/7 emergency service and installs major OEM brands including Lennox, Lochinvar, WaterFurnace, and Mitsubishi.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plumbing and HVAC Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Plumbing Fixture Installation & Repair (HSAOAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Boiler & Hydronic Heating Repair & Service (HSAOAHAG), Emergency Water Heater Repair & No-Hot-Water Service (HSAOAMAE)

Keywords

• Residential plumbing services
• Commercial HVAC services
• Heating and cooling installation
• Indoor air quality solutions
• Water heater services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bryan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Service and Repair: Ongoing revenue from service calls, repairs, and maintenance for both residential and commercial plumbing and HVAC systems. Includes 24-hour emergency service.
2. Equipment Installation: One-time revenue from new equipment installation including furnaces, air conditioners, boilers, water heaters, ductless systems, and geothermal systems for residential and commercial properties.
3. Annual Backflow Testing: Recurring annual service for commercial customers requiring backflow prevention device testing and certification.
4. Preventative Maintenance Agreements: Recurring revenue from maintenance agreement programs that provide seasonal tune-ups, priority scheduling, and service discounts to customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stark's Plumbing & Heating Services is a family-owned and operated mechanical contractor based in Bryan, Ohio, founded in 1971. The company provides installation, repair, and routine maintenance of plumbing, heating, cooling, and indoor air quality systems for residential and commercial customers across northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana, including 24-hour emergency service 365 days a year.

Product overview

Stark's Plumbing and Heating Services is a family-owned mechanical contractor offering a comprehensive portfolio of residential and commercial services. The core offering spans commercial and residential plumbing (repairs, water heaters, backflow testing, new construction/remodeling) and HVAC systems (installation, maintenance, repair for furnaces, boilers, air conditioning, geothermal, and ductless mini-split systems). The company operates as a full-service mechanical contractor that eliminates the need for customers to work with multiple companies. Products sold and installed include Lennox heating and cooling equipment, Lochinvar boilers, WaterFurnace geothermal systems, Fujitsu and Mitsubishi ductless units, Rinnai tankless water heaters, AO Smith and American Water Heaters tank-style units, and Lennox indoor air quality solutions (UV germicidal lights, air purifiers, humidifiers, ventilators, and advanced filtration). Services are complemented by 24-hour emergency availability, preventative maintenance agreements, and financing options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Plumbing

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 availability for emergency service
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LennoxcoreTechnology or IntegrationPremier equipment partner for heating and cooling products. The company sells and installs Lennox furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, air handlers, packaged units, and indoor air quality products including UV germicidal lights, humidity control, and ventilation systems.
• LochinvarcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment partner for boilers and in-floor radiant heat systems. The company installs Lochinvar boiler products for residential and commercial heating applications.
• WaterFurnacecoreTechnology or IntegrationGeothermal systems partner. The company installs WaterFurnace geothermal heating and cooling systems as an energy-efficient alternative to traditional HVAC.
• FujitsucoreTechnology or IntegrationDuctless mini-split systems partner. The company installs Fujitsu ductless heating and cooling systems for residential applications including sun rooms, additions, and older homes without ductwork.
• MitsubishicoreTechnology or IntegrationDuctless mini-split systems partner. The company installs Mitsubishi ductless systems alongside Fujitsu products for zoned heating and cooling solutions.
• Service FinancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinancing partner enabling customers to spread payments for high-efficiency heating and cooling systems. The company offers Service Finance financing plans through an online application process to help customers expand purchasing power.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mr. Rooter Plumbing: Plumbing franchise brand owned by Neighborly offering residential and commercial plumbing, drain cleaning, and water heater services. Closely comparable in service portfolio and customer segments to Stark's plumbing business, though operates as a national franchise system.
• Roto-Rooter: National plumbing and drain service franchise offering residential and commercial plumbing, water heater, and emergency services. Directly comparable business model and service mix to Stark's residential and commercial plumbing offering, but with national brand reach and 24/7 dispatch scale.
• ARS/Rescue Rooter: Multi-state residential HVAC and plumbing services provider with 24/7 emergency dispatch, maintenance agreements, and full mechanical contracting capability. Directly comparable in offering breadth (plumbing + HVAC + IAQ + maintenance) to Stark's, though at significantly larger geographic and employee scale.
• One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning: National HVAC service franchise under Authority Brands focused on residential heating, cooling, and indoor air quality. Closely overlaps with Stark's residential HVAC install/repair/maintenance model, though delivered through a franchise network rather than direct family ownership.

Others

• HomeServe USA: Home repair services membership and network provider connecting homeowners to local plumbing, HVAC, and electrical contractors. Comparable as a complementary distribution channel that dispatches work to (or competes against) local mechanical contractors like Stark's through warranty and membership programs.

Broad incumbents

• ServiceMaster Restore: National franchise network providing residential and commercial property services including HVAC and plumbing through its brands. Comparable as a broad home-services franchise platform overlapping with Stark's residential/commercial service mix, though ServiceMaster is far larger and more diversified.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC equipment manufacturer and service provider (Trane and American Standard brands) with significant installed base in Ohio/Indiana. Comparable as the upstream equipment partner and indirect competitor through its authorized dealer network competing for the same install/service jobs.
• Carrier Global: Major HVAC and refrigeration equipment manufacturer with residential, commercial, and industrial product lines. Comparable as another upstream OEM whose dealer network competes with Stark's for commercial and residential HVAC service and replacement work.
• Neighborly (Mr. Rooter parent): Holding company for a portfolio of home-service franchise brands including plumbing, HVAC, and home repair. Comparable as the parent platform for several direct peers to Stark's, illustrating the consolidator model that competes with independent mechanical contractors.
• Lennox International: Manufacturer of residential and commercial HVAC equipment, including the Lennox-branded products Stark's installs. Relevant because Lennox's dealer network competes for install/service dollars and shapes the equipment pricing that Stark's operates against.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Starksphs
• Facebookfacebook.com/starks.phs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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